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This section of City News provides public safety updates on new and ongoing City initiatives and opportunities for citizens to become engaged.
Orlando 360°
 This new show, produced by the City’s Office of Communications, features in-depth conversations with City officials on important issues facing Orlando. The first episode focuses on the City’s Public Safety Initiative. Host Annetta Wilson talks with Mayor Buddy Dyer and Chief Michael McCoy on the City’s efforts to combat violent crime in Orlando and how citizens can become engaged and support this effort.
Catch Orlando 360° on Orange TV, Bright House Networks Channel 9 Sundays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m.
Public Safety Information Series
 City residents are encouraged to attend one of the four remaining Public Safety Information meetings being held throughout the City. These meetings will inform citizens about Orlando’s public safety efforts and will empower citizens to help reduce and prevent crime in our neighborhoods. The first meeting held at the Rosemont Community Center can be seen online at the Public Safety section of the City’s website, cityoforlando.net/publicsafety.
For more information, please call the Office of Neighborhood & Community Affairs at 407-246-2169.
Public Safety Information Series Schedule
Monday, March 19, 7 p.m. - Dover Shores Community Center, 1400 Gaston Foster Road
Tuesday, March 20, 7 p.m. – Blankner Elementary School, 2500 South Mills Avenue
Wednesday, April 4, 7 p.m. – Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Boulevard
Monday, April 16, 7 p.m. – NorthLake Park Community School, 9055 NorthLake Parkway
Illegal Gun Bounty Program
 The Illegal Gun Bounty program was announced on January 19 and already more than 95 tips for illegal guns have been called into Central Florida Crimeline and are being investigated by law enforcement. A completely anonymous reward of $1000 is given to any person who calls Crimeline at 407-423-TIPS and provides a tip that leads to an arrest, a confiscation of an illegal gun and a weapons charge.
“Our administration has been squarely focused on finding solutions to crime and opportunities to prevent it,” said Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer. “The Illegal Gun Bounty program is a great tool to empower residents and get illegal guns out of the hands of criminals.”
In support of this program, Commissioner Stuart pledged to fund the first reward and on March 5, he was joined by Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Chief Mike McCoy, and presented a $1,000 check to Detective Barb Bergin of Central Florida Crimeline. The first “bounty” was awarded for a tip that resulted in numerous illegal guns being confiscated by law enforcement and taken off the streets. These illegal guns were used in several armed robberies in Orlando and Orange County and have also led authorities to multiple suspects in those armed robbery cases.
To report an illegal gun, contact Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (1-800-423-8477) or through their web site at http://www.cfcrimeline.com.
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Mayor's Message
Help the City of Orlando and Keep Orlando Beautiful keep our lake and river shores clean during the St. Johns River Cleanup on Saturday, March 17, 2007. Volunteers are needed from 9 to 11 a.m. to collect trash from the lakes and streets that drain into the St. Johns River. Gloves and trash bags will be provided, and volunteers will receive a St. Johns River Cleanup t-shirt. Dress for a mess!
The Mayor’s City Academy is an ideal way for residents to become informed about City government. This nine-week program will feature road trips, field demonstrations, department tours and many other experiences.
